toolcraft

By Stephanie Aldrete ## Global additive manufacturing leader uses NX to improve traceability, save time and reduce errors toolcraft GmbH is a pioneer of forward-looking technologies, such as 3D metal printing and the construction of customized turnkey robotics solutions. toolcraft tests and develops innovative engineering processes for use on production lines. They are a supplier of high-quality parts to various industry original equipment manufacturers (OEM) in medical, automotive, aerospace, e

In 2011, toolcraft purchased its first additive manufacturing machine. An early entrant in the 3D printing sphere, toolcraft now possesses eight powder bed additive manufacturing machines, and is advancing to powder nozzle technology. In addition to 3D printing, toolcraft offers the entire process chain starting from design and ending with nondestructive testing on the part. All told, toolcraft offers a seven-to-nine step print process to their customers, all under one roof. Additive manufacturi

• toolcraft leveraged Siemens NX CAM/CAD to optimize their manufacturing processes.
• Primary use case: quality control & inspection in manufacturing operations.
• Robotics & AI technology played a key role in the implementation.